insideKENT Magazine Issue 73 - April 2018 | Page 68

VISITKENT
Coastal Explorer Packs
Viking Coastal Trail at Minnis Bay
THE FIVE BEST THINGS TO DO IN
MARGATE, BROADSTAIRS AND RAMSGATE
THIS APRIL
NOW THAT THE DAYS ARE FINALLY GETTING LONGER AND WE’RE SEEING
MORE SUNSHINE, IT’S TIME TO START THINKING ABOUT GETTING OUT AND ABOUT
IN THANET AND EXPLORING WHAT THIS GLORIOUS CORNER OF THE COUNTY CAN
OFFER. FRESH AIR, WARM WEATHER AND PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO AND SEE ALL
COMBINE TO MAKE MARGATE, BROADSTAIRS AND RAMSGATE THE BEST DESTINATION
YOU CAN CHOOSE WHEN SPRING IS IN THE AIR.
Here are the five top things you can do in
Thanet this April. There is something for
everyone, from physical activities to cultural
delights. Try one, try two – why not try them
all; we promise you’ll love every moment. you can take in the beautiful natural landscape
and take a look at Thanet’s Blue Flag
award-winning beaches. Perhaps you’ll scope
out a place for a picnic or a paddle later on in
the day.
CYCLE THE VIKING COASTAL TRAIL To make things even more interesting, there
are themed routes available too. Find out more
at www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk.
If you’re going to be out in the brisk, fresh air
you may as well make the most of it and take
your bike – or hire one when you get here –
and cycle along the gorgeous historic Viking
Coastal Trail. What really makes this lovely
route stand out above the many others in Kent
is that it is mostly traffic free, so it’s ideal for
beginners, families and for those who just
prefer the sights, sounds and smells of nature
rather than cars and trucks.
Although the trail is a mighty 32-miles long,
it is easy to split it into manageable chunks,
ensuring that you get to see Thanet at its best
at a pace that suits you. As you cycle along,
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HIRE A COASTAL EXPLORER PACK
The beaches in Thanet are stunning, and
many people love to visit them on fresh, sunny
days to enjoy the beautiful surroundings and
soak up some of the traditional seaside
atmosphere. However, why just visit a
beach when you can explore it? Which is
exactly what the Coastal Explorer Pack allows
you to do.
All along the natural coastline of Thanet you
can find a rich heritage and plenty of exciting
stories, and these fantastic packs give you the
tools and the clues to get to the discoveries
beneath your feet and all around. The packs
are filled with equipment for a full morning
or afternoon of fun and can teach anyone
who tries them out some truly essential
explorer skills including how to make a sundial,
how to use a compass, and how to identify
marine life. Become a rocky shore researcher,
make sand art, play hopscotch and plenty
more besides.
These unique and thrilling Coastal Explorer
Packs can be hired for just £5 each (with proof
of ID). See www.visitthanet/coastalexplorers
for further information.
ENJOY AN EVENT
There is always a lot happening in Thanet, so
finding an event to suit your personal tastes
should be easy. April is no different and there
are a plethora of entertaining events to book
and enjoy.